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King Edward dies from illness.
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Harold was crowned king of England
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William heard about Edwards death and the coronation of king Harold and claimed the throne should be his so he decided to attack the country.
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The battle of Stamford bridge was fought 10km from York.
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The battle of Hastings was fought on senlac hill, where Harold Godwinson deployed his armies on the 14th of October. Harold the second died in battle.
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King Harold was shot in the eye and then struck down by a foot soldier and died.